CVE-2024-26020: An arbitrary script execution vulnerability exists in the MPV functionality of Ankitects Anki 24.04

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CRITICAL 9.6DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-26020 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.6) affecting anki. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An arbitrary script execution vulnerability exists in the MPV functionality of Ankitects Anki 24.04. A specially crafted flashcard can lead to a arbitrary code execution. An attacker can send malicious flashcard to trigger this vulnerability.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.6 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	15.2% (top 3%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-74
Published	2024-07-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Talos · Vendor: ankiweb

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-07-22 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ankiweb anki DOWNGRADE

Affected: 24.04

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 24.04

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy anki || rpm -q anki || anki --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 24.04 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison anki sudo apt install anki=<VERSION_BEFORE_24.04> sudo apt-mark hold anki

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list anki sudo dnf downgrade anki-<VERSION_BEFORE_24.04> sudo dnf versionlock add anki

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-26020?

anki: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-26020 being exploited?

CVE-2024-26020 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-26020 affect?

CVE-2024-26020 affects anki. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.6). An arbitrary script execution vulnerability exists in the MPV functionality of Ankitects Anki 24.04. A specially crafted flashcard can lead to a arbitrary code execution. An attacker can send malicious flashcard to trigger this vulnerabilit

How urgent is CVE-2024-26020?

Priority 63/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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References

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